It's not just the Solomon Islands: #China has huge ambitions as well regarding Papua New Guinea and Fiji. In Fiji, it is a staunch supporter of former PM #Bainimarama who seems to have a hard time accepting his defeat in the latest elections - and who unfortunately has the armed forces on his side.
#Pacific #safety #Indopacific
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/23/world/asia/china-solomon-islands.html

Good news from #Fiji: After reigning prime minister #Bainimarama, Frank had missed out on his reelection, he had called up the armed forces to fight "interethnic violence against die Indian minority". To this day it is not clear if any of this violence actually occurred.
But now #Rabuka,Sitiveni has been confirmed as new prime minister by the legislative. So all the tricks of Bainimarama could not change the result of the elections.
Which in itself is good news for Fiji and the #Pacific region.

Not so fast, Frank: the party of #Fiji's PM #Bainimarama,Frank lost its majority in the legislative at this weekend's elections. Bainimarama has been looking for closer ties with #China.